Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

4.9(2,677)13 hFree cancellationBy Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

About this activity

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This globally award winning small group tour is for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalised trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back.

Our fleet of modern Mercedes vans are fitted with leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify. Enjoy a small-group journey with 15 people maximum for ultimate comfort and undivided attention from your guide.

Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as you travel from Queenstown into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as your guide's favourite spots.

Enjoy a 1hr 45min boutique uncrowded cruise and picnic lunch while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer!

What's included

✓Packed picnic lunch is included
✓WiFi on board
✓Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
✓Tea & coffee available on the nature cruise
✓Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
✓1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound
✓Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route

Not included

✕To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket.
Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 1hr 45min cruise on the fiord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
A packed picnic lunch is included in your experience. The default choice is a chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
Please bring a reusable water bottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
The cruise operator requires all passengers need to be able to board and disembark the vessel without assistance in case of an emergency.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions! Highlights: • Milford Sound Cruise • Fiordland National Park • Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak • Wildlife Spotting While the destinat…

4.9(3,812)13 hFree cancellation

From £157.39 per person

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!

4.8(2,902)25 minFree cancellation

From £87.06 per person

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Take an Trip Advisor award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way it deserves to be seen — from the air, then from the ocean. We will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with breathtakingly spectacular and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor-backed ridge lines and…

4.9(2,255)4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £381.74 per person